50 Best American Restaurants in Ocala

“Went to the Howloween get together for the fur babies and Bella ( my Chihuahua) was allowed to be in the big dog contest because she thinks shes a big dog lol and she won a trophy 🏆 for being a cute Hotdog 🌭 It was a nice get together with stuff for doggies and stuff for hoomans.“

“Excellent in every way!! Food, Service, cleanliness, decor, service, cooking excellent in every way!!!“

“food is amazing!!! atmosphere is engaging!!! go as much as possible!!!“

“We hosted our annual team Christmas party at Braised Onion and had a great experience. Mike and his team of servers were very attentive, professional, and easy to work with. From coordinating A/V for our presentation to timely, coordinated meal service - they did a wonderful job. Highly recommend!“

“Nancy has been feeding my family for YEARS. Easily over a decade. We’ve constantly come back for several reasons, one of them being the consistency in the quality of the food. Nancy is always quick to deliver a hot delicious meal no matter what! Her ingredients are always fresh, and prepared correctly. I’ve seen Nancy handle that kitchen with a full dining room with ease, always taking the time to check on her customers, and thanking them. Our favorites are the ham and cheese omelette, and her French toast! Please don’t hesitate to try her fresh desserts too!“

“I went to your Brownwood location in Wildwood order full rack of ribs they gave me half a rack it was dry barely had sauce on it managers says he don't sell full racks been there before got full rack 3 times why is it different this time paid same price I can't eat it I know I came in at 11pm y'all close at 12 they could of said kitchen closed it ruined my dinner I worked 8 hours today didn't wanna cook to spend 25 dollars to get food that can't be eaten not cool“

“We ordered the prime rib and asked for it to be rare came out. It was more of a medium rare. It was very dry, heavy fat and really no flavor to it. The rest of my party. Their food was enjoyable. They had a great time. Uh not expecting the food the prime rib taste like that by the price they were charging next time we’ll know better“

“We enjoyed great food and our server Pat was amazing.“

“Fox News on tv at breakfast. Coffee low quality beans. Next table talking loudly in support of election lies and hatred of democrats. Food nothing special.“

“Visited Grand Oaks location (Ocala) today in which wings and pizza were both great. Server Jasmine was outstanding and attentive. First-class service, courtesy and smile. Great environment. Highly recommend.“

“Food was good omelet was made perfectly and my server Melissa was very friendly and made sure we were satisfied“

“I got molested in the back here at Ralph's. Ralph's Ralph Jr. was pretty big and it tore me up back there. But the burger was alright. Deducting two stars from atmosphere for the whole touching situation, but otherwise good. I did like the food, but my burger was more on the medium rare side and it reminded me of the taste of the man who touched me around 10 minutes prior to my meal. I probably won't come back, but I do think it's a really good joint.“

“Me and my wife got a steak and cheese on a roll and a club wrap both were AMAZING we also got smoothies they use real fresh fruit we will definitely be back!!! The guy in the front was great“

“Had breakfast there at it was very good. Love also the shopping part of the store. Service was very good“

“We were there with a group for a Christmas dinner celebration. The staff was friendly, accommodating, professional, and showed a fun personality. The food was absolutely outstanding. Even the turkey, which can be drier than dust, just melted in my mouth. The roast beef was the perfect temperature/doneness and was delicious. I look forward to returning for another wonderful meal.“

“great service and food. owner Brenda is a really nice person. always greets her customers with a smile.“

“We arrives about 6 pm there was three of us. Our wait was maybe 5 minutes, and the place was packed. The waitresses was very friendly, she took our orders quickly. I thought for sure that something would come out wrong in some fashion. But to my surprise everything came out hot and the way it was ordered, she kept the drinks full we never had to ask for anything, she was on tip of it. I would recommend this place to anyone, the food was very good and price was fair.“

“The Culver’s at 4836 SW College Rd
Ocala, FL 34471 has the nicest , kindest people there. I went in , not having been there before … I had lost my mom recently and just started crying at the counter while ordering. Michelle stopped what she was doing, walked around and put her arms around me and just held me. Such love and kindness to a stranger. She held me and my heart. Thank you. My burger was very good too.“

“It's clean and the waitstaff is fantastic. They treat you like you are family. Food is always excellent, short wait, piping hot. Prices are great. If you don't stop in, you don't know what you are missing. It's a great place and I recommend it highly.“

“Brittney is a Great server. She care about her guest and she makes sure everything is perfect. She checks on her guest all the time. She needs to be recognized“

“We have tried the Cody’s in Ocala 4 times. I must say not interested in going back. The service stinks, the last time, we sat at the booth no one came over . People sat down after us, waited on order put in. Still no one lots of servers walking around doing nothing but talking. I finally had to stop someone and ask , found out our table did not have a server. Still no excuse, not one server stopped and inquired just walked right by us. They need better training. Sad thing is I love Cody’s food. The place is beautiful,owner seems nice.“

“On December 10th I ordered a reuban sandwich. The waitress informed me pickles no longer came with the sandwich it was now considerd one of your sides. The reuban came with big chunks of fat and the meat must have been warmed on the grill because they were browned, and the fries were cold. I informed the waitress and a stern looking women came out of the kitchen and asked 'what else was wrong?' and left without another word said. I paid the bill and left. Horrible“

“Been there twice in the last month. Love their food and service. The 30 minute call ahead is wonderful. I had the Cajun seared ahi tuna last time and it was perfect. Asked for (spicy stuff on the side) Husband has had salmon twice. Best he has ever had. Drink prices are also reasonable. Highly recommend!!“

“Bri has been one of the best bartenders/servers I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. She’s very attentive and is constantly making sure I’m having a good time. Sonny’s wouldn’t be the same without her! Oh and the bbq is great too! 😂“

“We hosted my son's graduation dinner here. The service was wonderful and the food was great. There was about 30 of us and we all comfortably sat in the rose room. The scenry is beautiful. We had a photographer come out and take pictures.“

“Only the finest! Love it here. Brittney at the bar is great.“

“Loved your Market Veggie sandwich until now. You have replaced the zucchini with onions. Not a good change“

“We were very pleasantly surprised to find this gem of a restaurant. The food was excellent and service was on point.“

“great food friendly staff music“

“I love going to Mimi’s Cafe, especially when Jordan is our server. She’s friendly, Polite, makes sure we have everything we need. She’s pleasant to talk to and answering a all our questions without hesitation with a smile and a cheerful attitude. I recommend Mimi’s to everyone and let them know to ask for Jordan ‘n“

“I enjoyed my visit at Keke's today Restaurant was very nice Im a retired waitress my server was Brittany and she was amazing with a beautiful smile very attentive just what I look for from a server The Store Manager Came around Very Nice Gentleman observed him going from table to table asking the guest was everything Okay with the food and Service and it was will be coming back hope I see Brittany will request her“

“Excellent food and service 😍“

“If there were more, I'd give this place 10 stars. The food is delicious (great cook), the servers are efficient and courteous. A real gem.“

“Best seafood , best food in citrus county ! jimmy is always a great guy to be around and always has the best flavors of everything on the menu. there's not 1 thing I wouldn't 100% recommend from here . all in all 10 stars out of 5 hands down“

“My husband and I came here and the service was amazing! The food was also delicious and came out exactly how we ordered! I don’t remember what our servers name was but she and the rest of the staff were amazing! Definitely recommend dining here!“

“We had our son's graduation party there last night. We reserved the front room from 6-7:45 and unfortunately we ran 30 minutes behind. We called them to let them know we were running late and they said just come anyway and we will make it happen. They did just that, they made it happen! Our server Matthew was great! There were 24 of us and he was on top of everything. All of our food rolled out at the same time so we were all eating together. The food was excellent as always! We pushed it right to 7:45 and then we were able to move into the dining room area in a corner so we could finish celebrating with the cake that we brought. I can't say enough about Matthew and the rest of the staff, they all were fantastic!“

“Super awesome place, great vibe and amazing food. Sliders are 💯. Definitely going to try the whole menu, staff is great.“

“it's a great place got to go for my girlfriend and everybody was very nice it was quick I pre-ordered and they had my milkshake in the freezer waiting for me and it was ice cold wonderful place great people and the service was awesome.“

“Fast service today! Very delicious 😋 www.thefinalhourministries.org“

“Just left the restaurant after we decided to go there to celebrate 55th wedding anniversary. Bekka was our waitress, she was excellent, the food was delicious and cooked exactly right. The manager gifted us a dessert for our anniversary. What an enjoyable evening and the food was yummy!“

“Bartenders are friendly and provide quality service. Food is very good, my two favorites are the Philly Cheesesteak and the Fried Shrimp“

“To whom that is reading this, please recognize Wilma for the wonderful person she is.

Wilma always has a great attitude, cheerful, polite and always has a smile for the customers. She always has an attention to detail. She always makes sure your doing ok and your order is correct. I watched her wait on 6 tables while I was eating and she was calling people at the table by their name. That makes people feel at home. That to me is a person who truly takes pride in the work she is an exceptional server. When I come in to eat I always love seeing her because I know I will have a great experience.
Wilma thank you for your hard work and attention to detail, you are fantastic person.

Thank you,
ED“

“This is a 24 hour waffle 🧇 house that is similar to an old school Diner setting. They have many different breakfast and lunch options available. The lady who was our waitress for the night was super friendly. I totally recommend this place if you like to eat late at night and your craving a breakfast or lunch style food order.“

“This is the best location by far and I have become a regular there. The staff are very friendly and are attentive. The food portions are huge and they make the best hash browns! The cooks do an excellent job at off menu ideas, and accurate with their recipes. The best thing about Darrells at this location is their TEAM effort in refilling the coffee or water while you are enjoying your meals & the company of your friends/family. Heather, Ben & the beautiful blonde waitress is what makes that location a great place to go to again & again. They remember your name, what you like to drink and take the time in between serving meals to check in on you. They clear off tables quickly to make room for those walking in to be seated. If you want to enjoy your meal and have exceptional customer service, this is the place! Lastly, their prices are very reasonable and why I’ve decided to eat there often. I dont usually take the time in writing reviews, but they deserve it!“

“YESTERDAY WE ATE THERE 5/12/24 OUR SERVER WAS KILEY M SHE WAS VERY GOOD KNEW THE MENUE ALWAS CHECKED IN ON US. MADE VERY PLEASANT MEAL EXPERIENCE. HIGH FIVE FOR KILEY.“

“Great food,served fresh and hot,staff lovely and friendly,Tara especially helped us plan the next part of our road trip and it was spot on,we looked out for a Bob Evans on our next stops ,found one and it was as good as Ocala.“

“I stopped coming into Applebee's for awhile as the weekend was always a mess, however I came last night and sat at the bar. My bartender Kendra was amazing. She was able to handle the whole bar top as when I sat down so did about 15 other people at the same time. Man she took control and professionally handled everyone in a timely manner. My food was good but the service was amazing. I will now start coming back on the weekends to see Kendra! Watching her muti task was awesome and she handled everything with such ease.“

“We absolutely loved our visit to Bank Street! The outdoor patio atmosphere is fantastic and has a great vibe. The menu is excellent with plenty of delicious scratch-made options—the Loaded Nachos were unbelievable, and the dessert was phenomenal. Service was top-notch, too. Highly recommend checking this spot out!“

“Great breakfast. We love the Motown music they play. And friendly staff and great service. We go almost every Saturday morning.“